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  1. Scott Danforth

    1988 bayliner engine swap

    yes, however you would need a complete 5.0, and appropriate drive to replace everything pulley to prop. the 2.3 was used almost 40 years ago. is the boat structurally sound enough for a repower?
  2. Scott Danforth

    2014 4.3 liter TKS bogs after running 35 knots for 45 minutes.

    popping is running lean. its called a lean sneeze. did you remove the carburetor and go thru it? sounds like the accelerator pump circuit is clogged.
  3. Scott Danforth

    New 5.7 runs and shuts off

    First, Welcome aboard is this a TBI motor or MPI motor? what is your fuel pressure? what codes are you reading?
  4. Scott Danforth

    1997 Mercruiser 5.7 EFI blown head gasket

    I dont think its the head gaskets. A leakdown test will tell we still do not know if this is a vortec motor or a non-vortec motor.
  5. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 4.3 2006 fuel rail injector socket detached

    GM 12609190 interchange numbers 12568878, 888775T, 879312003, 12609192 here is one for under $100 https://www.ebay.com/itm/165294608533 here is one for about $50 https://www.ebay.com/itm/144380439774
  6. Scott Danforth

    '84 OMC 800 Stringer in a SeaRay EC260 - Voltage Regulator

    you take it to a parts store that tests alternators most no longer do. or you take it to your local alternator / starter shop and have them test it.
  7. Scott Danforth

    '84 OMC 800 Stringer in a SeaRay EC260 - Voltage Regulator

    Take the alternator in for testing.
  8. Scott Danforth

    Johnson Seahorse 7.5 outboard 1956 - what is it worth today?

    $100 as wall art If it's running perfect.....$300-$400 to that one guy, $200-$300 to everyone else 24:1 motor, pressure tank, most likely needing coils and crank seal I would list it on AOMCI
  9. Scott Danforth

    Older 140 Suzuki 2 stroke no power

    Could also be a low oil shutdown
  10. Scott Danforth

    7.4 starter choice

    A PMGR starter Sould be in-stock at one of the Mercruiser warehouses as the starter is same for 4.3, 5.0, 5.7, 6.2, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2 Some people use DB Electric.
  11. Scott Danforth

    Older 140 Suzuki 2 stroke no power

    First, welcome aboard What trouble shooting steps have been done? From your description we can't answer, only guess
  12. Scott Danforth

    Volvo penta 4.3 2006 fuel rail injector socket detached

    The fuel rail is a GM part. However a good tig welder can weld the cup back on
  13. Scott Danforth

    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    Nope, just crap plastic that is prematurely aged by engine heat That's why I recommend the aftermarket stainless ones, or a 3/4" long 1/2-13 bolt with a washer and O-ring in a pinch
  14. Scott Danforth

    2007 Merc 5.0 TKS stalled at speed, had to be towed

    It's not a common failure point
  15. Scott Danforth

    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    Need air horn numbers And with motors being 2015, do a compression test
  16. Scott Danforth

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Summit Racing has Carter marine pumps for under $50 And yes you need a marine pump
  17. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    It is most likely the same Bravo water pressure sensor that has been iffy for more than a decade
  18. Scott Danforth

    Merc 5.0 MPI drain plug

    I would get the stainless plugs from Hardin/ CP
  19. Scott Danforth

    My boat is being a boat . . .

    Sensor driven water pressure? Or mechanical gauge? If sensor driven, going with the sensor is going south
  20. Scott Danforth

    5.7 vortec pertronix and Holley big carbs timing

    If they were both new motors, they will be 9.4:1 CR with Something about this for a cam 202 duration intake 214 duration exhaust 395" lift intake 404" lift exhaust 112 lobe separation. 600 CFM carb will be fine. However need air horn information Is it a vac secondary or a mechanical...
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